8.9/103,902 votes#1 - Sovereign
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2012
Jax presides over SAMCRO as a series of events begin to unravel Charming.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
8.4/103,188 votes#2 - Authority Vested
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2012
Set up by Damon Pope and being sought by police, Jax rallies the MC's resources to plan their next moves. Knowing Pope's endgame, Jax seeks Romeo's protection before he, Chibs and Tig end up behind bars as sheep-to-the-slaughter. As Opie struggles to decide his future with the Sons, an unexpected visit from a brother forces the issue.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Regina Corrado
9.4/105,857 votes#3 - Laying Pipe
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2012
A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal, Kem Nunn
8.4/102,576 votes#4 - Stolen Huffy
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2012
Complications arise as the Sons band together to face a new adversary.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Chris Collins
8.2/102,515 votes#5 - Orca Shrugged
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2012
Jax attempts to pull Samcro into a new business venture.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Regina Corrado
8.3/102,359 votes#6 - Small World
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2012
Jax brings a new proposal to the club with serious consequences.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Roberto Patino
8.4/102,370 votes#7 - Toad's Wild Ride
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2012
Jax takes matters into his own hands as things go sideways.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins
8.5/102,319 votes#8 - Ablation
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2012
Alliances are tested, while bonds are broken.
Director: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Mike Daniels
8.0/102,345 votes#9 - Andare Pescare
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2012
Jax gets closer to the truth but there are still obstacles in his way.
Director: Billy Gierhart
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal
8.4/102,355 votes#10 - Crucifixed
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2012
Anticipating backlash, Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Kem Nunn
8.7/102,710 votes#11 - To Thine Own Self
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/2012
Jax scrambles to put his affairs in order, while Nero handles business with his old crew.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Mike Daniels, John Barcheski
8.9/102,921 votes#12 - Darthy
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/2012
Jax makes arrangements to take the club in a different direction.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins
9.3/103,403 votes#13 - J'ai Obtenu Cette
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/4/2012
Season finale:
Director: Kurt Sutter
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins
The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 5
Every episode of Sons of Anarchy Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 5!
The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) is an outlaw motorcycle club with many charters in the United States as well as overseas. The show focused on...
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Network:FX
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Sovereign" is the best rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy" season 5. It scored 8.9/10 based on 3902 votes. Directed by Paris Barclay and written by Kurt Sutter, it aired on 9/11/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Authority Vested".